Head compression cap

Abstract

To provide a head compression cap capable of reducing loss of hair by an adverse effect of an anti-cancer drug more by compressing the superficial temporal artery and the occipital artery of a user's head to suppress a blood flow and cooling the scalp of the user.SOLUTION: In the head compression cap, a temple pressing part compresses a user's superficial temporal artery moderately and an occipital pressing part compresses the occipital artery moderately. The arteries are thereby narrowed physically and the blood flow is reduced. In this state, a cooling part cools the scalp of the user. The blood vessel of the scalp is thereby contracted, and the blood flow to hair-mother cells is further reduced, and the metabolic activity of the hair-mother cells is suppressed. When administration of an anti-cancer drug is received in this state, an adverse effect of the anti-cancer drug on hair-mother cells and hair roots can be reduced. Loss of hair of the head, which is an adverse effect of the anti-cancer drug, can be thereby prevented or reduced further, and even when loss of hair occurs, hair growth can be accelerated more than ever before. When hair is growing, the original hair quality and quantity can be maintained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention particularly relates to a head compression cap for preventing or reducing hair loss on the head due to side effects of anticancer agent treatment.

Background Art

[0002] Cancer is the leading cause of death among Japanese people, and as treatment methods, surgery and chemotherapy by administering anticancer agents are the most common. However, treatment with anticancer agents has side effects, and hair loss is one of these side effects. In particular, hair loss on the head affects the patient's appearance, causes mental damage, and also contributes to reducing the motivation for active treatment. Also, depending on the degree of side effects, the hair quality may not return to its original state or may become thin.

[0003] The cause of this hair loss is thought to be that anticancer agents have an adverse effect on hair matrix cells with high metabolic activity, and the hair roots are damaged. Therefore, it is known that by cooling the scalp during and before and after administration of an anticancer agent to constrict the blood vessels of the scalp, reduce the blood flow to the hair matrix cells, and suppress the metabolic activity, the adverse effect of the anticancer agent on the hair matrix cells can be reduced, and hair loss due to the anticancer agent can be prevented or reduced. Regarding this, for example, in the following [Patent Document 1], an invention related to a head cooling cap for reducing hair loss due to side effects by positioning a cold insulating agent on the head during administration of an anticancer agent is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] As described above, cooling the scalp during chemotherapy administration has been shown to be effective in reducing hair loss caused by side effects. However, further improvements to this method are desired.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a head compression cap that further reduces hair loss caused by side effects of anticancer drugs by compressing the superficial temporal artery and occipital artery in the user's head to suppress blood flow, while simultaneously cooling the user's scalp. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention (1) Cover the user's head It is made of a net of synthetic resin fibers. Crown section 51, A cooling unit comprising a cooling agent 5 for cooling the user's head and a housing 62 for positioning the cooling agent 5 on the user's head, The device includes a temporal pressure section 56 that compresses the blood vessels in the temporal region of the user, an occipital pressure section 58 that compresses the blood vessels in the occipital region of the user, a tightening belt 52 installed on the crown section 51 and equipped with the temporal pressure section 56 and the occipital pressure section 58, and a tightening section 54 for adjusting the degree of tightening of the tightening belt 52 on the head. death, The cooling section is composed of a cooling cap 60 that is separate from the crown section 51. The cooling cap 60 is characterized by having a storage section 62 that serves as a pocket for holding the cooling pack 5 in at least the temporal region, the occipital region and the crown of the head, a metal sheet interposed on the outer member of the storage section 62, and ear sections 64 provided on the cooling cap 60 so that the cooling pack 5 is not located in the area near the ears of the person. The above problem is solved by providing a head compression cap 80. ( 2 ) The occipital pressure points 58 are located one on each side from the center of the occipital region. Secure Established, Furthermore, a plate-shaped member 58a is installed between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58 to press a wide area of ​​blood vessels in the occipital region, and the tightening belt 52 is fixed so that the occipital pressing portions 58 are positioned at the lower rear edge of the crown portion 51. The above problem is solved by providing the head compression cap 80 described in (1) above, characterized by the above. ( 3 The above problem is solved by providing the head compression cap 80 described in (1) above, which is characterized in that the user's occipital region is positioned between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58 and the tightening belt 52 is tightened so that the occipital pressing portions 58 are positioned near the left and right occipital arteries and compress the occipital arteries, and the temporal pressing portion 56 compresses the user's superficial temporal artery. 。 [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The head compression cap according to the present invention has a temporal compression section that moderately compresses the user's superficial temporal artery, and an occipital compression section that moderately compresses the occipital artery. As a result, the superficial temporal artery and the occipital artery are physically narrowed, and blood flow to them is reduced. In this state, the cooling section cools the user's scalp, and when anticancer drugs are administered, the adverse effects of anticancer drugs on hair matrix cells and hair roots can be reduced compared to conventional cooling-only methods. This makes it possible to further prevent or reduce hair loss on the scalp, which is a side effect of anticancer drugs. Furthermore, even if hair loss occurs, the damage to hair matrix cells can be reduced compared to conventional cooling-only methods, so hair regrowth can be accelerated. In addition, it can prevent deterioration of hair quality and thinning, and maintain the original hair quality and volume when hair regrows. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the main body of the head compression cap according to the present invention in a worn state. [Figure 2] This is a top view of the main body of the head compression cap according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing another example of the main body of the head compression cap according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the wearing state of the cooling cap that constitutes the head compression cap according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] An embodiment of the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. First, the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention compresses the blood vessels in the user's head. , messenger Used in conjunction with a cooling unit to cool the user's head. 。

[0011] Here, Figures 1(a) and 1(b) are perspective views showing the main body of the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention in a worn state. Figure 2 is a top view of the main body of the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention. First, the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention has a crown portion 51 that covers the user's head, a temporal pressure portion 56 that compresses the blood vessels on the sides of the user's head, an occipital pressure portion 58 that compresses the blood vessels on the back of the user's head, a tightening belt 52 installed on the crown portion 51 and equipped with the temporal pressure portion 56 and the occipital pressure portion 58, and a tightening portion 54 that adjusts the degree of tightening of the tightening belt 52 on the head. It is preferable to use a thin fabric for the crown portion 51 so that the scalp can be cooled efficiently by the cooling portion, and a net of synthetic resin fibers is used. ru.

[0012] The tightening belt 52 is then fixed by sewing or the like so that the occipital pressure portion 58 is positioned at the lower rear edge of the crown portion 51. The tightening portion 54 may be configured so that the tightening belt 52 itself has a length adjustment function, but it is preferable to provide an engaging member on the crown portion 51 and the tightening belt 52 and make this the tightening portion 54. In this case, a well-known engaging member such as a hook, snap fastener, buckle, adjuster, or hook-and-loop fastener can be used as the tightening portion 54, and one engaging member 54a of the tightening portion 54 is provided on the part of the crown portion 51 that is located on the forehead of the person, and the other engaging member 54b is provided on both ends of the tightening belt 52. In this case, if the engaging members 54a and 54b are hooks or snap fasteners, the engagement position of the tightening belt 52 can be adjusted by providing multiple engaging members 54a (54b) in the length direction. By selecting or adjusting the engagement position and fixing position of the tightening portion 54, it is possible to adjust the degree to which the tightening belt 52 is tightened on the head. Furthermore, it is particularly preferable to use a hook-and-loop fastener as the fastening part 54, as it is easy to attach and detach and allows for relatively free adjustment of the fixing position.

[0013] In addition, the occipital pressing portion 58 provided on the tightening belt 52 presses the blood vessels in the occipital region of the user, particularly the occipital arteries, and is provided by protruding inward (towards the scalp side) one by one from the central position of the occipital region to the left and right. Incidentally, the distance between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58 is preferably about 4 cm to 6 cm. With this distance, by positioning the occipital region of the user between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58, both occipital pressing portions 58 will be located near the left and right occipital arteries of the user. However, the distance between the occipital pressing portions 58 is not limited to this value, and in particular for children, it is preferable to configure it with an appropriate value with a narrower distance.

[0014] In addition, there is no particular limitation on the constituent members of the occipital pressing portion 58, and any material such as a rod or protrusion of a synthetic resin such as rubber or plastic, a protrusion or pad of low-resilience urethane, a rod or protrusion of wood, ceramics, metal, etc. may be used. Among them, as shown in FIGS. 1(b) and 2, it is most convenient and preferable from the viewpoints of productivity and cost to pinch the tightening belt 52 having a certain thickness inward and sew the base to form the occipital pressing portion 58. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a plate-like member 58a made of synthetic resin, wood, ceramics, metal, etc. may be sandwiched between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58, and this may also be used as the occipital pressing portion 58 to press the blood vessels in the occipital region over a wide area in a planar manner.

[0015] In addition, the temporal pressing portion 56 of the tightening belt 52 compresses the blood vessels in the temporal region of the user, particularly the superficial temporal artery. Since there are individual differences in the position of the superficial temporal artery, it is preferable that the temporal pressing portion 56 is installed so as to be slidable with respect to the tightening belt 52. If this condition is satisfied, there is no particular limitation on the configuration of the temporal pressing portion 56. For example, a plate-like member such as rubber, synthetic resin such as low-resilience urethane, wood, ceramics, or metal having a protrusion or thickness on the inner side (scalp side) may be formed into a shape slidable with respect to the tightening belt 52, or it may be configured by adhering to a slidable member. Among these, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, it is particularly preferable from the viewpoints of productivity and cost that belt members such as belt feed, feed roller, and figure-eight plate feed roller are passed through the tightening belt 52 so that it bulges inward (scalp side) to serve as the temporal pressing portion 56.

[0016] <0000?95>Next, the cooling portion of the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention will be described. The cooling portion is provided in the crown portion 51 of the head compression cap 80 and It is more appropriate to configure it as a separate body for easier wearing. Therefore, the cooling portion is configured by a cooling cap 60 that is separate from the main body of the head compression cap 80 ru. [[ID=?]]

[0017] Here, FIGS. 4(a) and (b) are perspective views showing the wearing state of the cooling cap 60 suitable for the present invention. The main body of the head compression cap 80 is appropriately positioned between the cooling cap 60 and the user's head. The cooling cap 60 cools the scalp of the user's head particularly using the cold storage agent 5, and includes a storage portion 62 for positioning and holding the cold storage agent 5 at least in the temporal region, the occipital region, and the vertex region. The cold storage agent 5 may be positioned in the frontal region in addition to the above positions. In addition, there is no particular limitation on the cold storage agent 5 used at this time, and well-known cold storage agents, cold storage materials, etc. that can cool the object can be used regardless of whether they are for household use, medical use, or industrial use.

[0018] As the storage portion 62 of the cooling cap 60, a pocket that allows easy insertion, removal, and replacement of the cold storage agent 5 is used ru. It should be noted that there seems to be an unclear symbol "?" in the original text for the "ID=3" part. I have translated it as accurately as possible based on the context. If there are any specific corrections or clarifications needed for this symbol, please let me know.Furthermore, the storage compartments 62 may be provided individually for each of the left and right temporal regions, the back of the head, and the top (forehead) of the head, where cooling is required. Alternatively, for example, relatively elongated cooling packs 5 may be used to combine the cooling packs 5 for the back of the head and the top of the head into one storage compartment 62. Alternatively, the cooling packs 5 for the left and right temporal regions and the back of the head may be combined into one storage compartment 62. In addition, it is preferable to provide a sealing means such as a lid or fastener at the opening of the storage compartment 62 to prevent cold air from the cooling packs 5 from leaking out.

[0019] Furthermore, the inside of the cooling cap 60 is preferably made of a thin material with high thermal conductivity and water absorption properties so that the scalp can be efficiently cooled by the cooling pack 5. The outside of the cooling cap 60, i.e., the outer member of the housing 62, is made of a material with an appropriate thickness and excellent heat insulation properties to maintain the temperature of the cooling pack 5. In this case, a metal sheet such as aluminum is interposed in a composite manner. ru.

[0020] Furthermore, the ear portion 64 is provided so that the cooling pack 5 is not located in the area of ​​the cooling cap 60 near the person's ear. ru. The ear portion 64 can be formed, for example, by partially suturing the temporal portion 62. With this configuration, the cooling pack 5 does not directly touch the user's ears, preventing cooling of unintended areas and preventing discomfort to the user due to ear chills. It is also preferable to provide the cooling cap 60 with an adjustable chin strap 66 so that the inside of the cooling cap 60 and the user's head remain in close contact even when the user is lying down.

[0021] Next, a description will be given regarding the use of the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention. . destinationFirst, the main body of the head compression cap 80 is placed over the user's head. At this time, the occipital pressing portion 58 is positioned near the occipital artery. Next, the user slides the temporal pressing portion 56 to position it near their superficial temporal artery. Next, as shown in Figure 1(a), the user engages the end of the tightening belt 52 with the tightening portion 54 on the forehead. At this time, the engagement position is adjusted so that the temporal pressing portion 56 moderately compresses the superficial temporal artery and the occipital pressing portion 58 moderately compresses the occipital artery. Furthermore, if necessary, a plate-shaped member 58a may be inserted between the left and right occipital pressing portions 58. Then, the compression of the head by the temporal pressing portion 56 and the occipital pressing portion 58 physically narrows the superficial temporal artery and the occipital artery, reducing blood flow to them.

[0022] Next, the cooling pack 5, which has been sufficiently cooled (frozen) in a freezer or the like, is inserted into the storage section 62 of the cooling cap 60. If there is a closure mechanism such as a lid or fastener in the storage section 62, this closure mechanism should be closed. Next, the user puts the cooling cap 60 over the main body of the head compression cap 80. Next, the user puts on the chin strap 66 and adjusts the length so that the inner surface of the cooling cap 60 is as close as possible to the user's head via the crown section 51. Then, this state is maintained for about 30 minutes. As a result, the cooling pack 5 cools the user's scalp, causing the blood vessels in the scalp to constrict, reducing blood flow to the hair matrix cells and suppressing the metabolic activity of the hair matrix cells.

[0023] Next, the user receives an anticancer drug. At this time, the superficial temporal artery and occipital artery are compressed by the temporal pressure part 56 and the occipital pressure part 58, suppressing blood flow. In addition, the blood vessels in the scalp connected to these are constricted by cooling with the cooling cap 60, suppressing blood flow. Furthermore, the metabolic activity of the hair matrix cells themselves is kept at a low level. As a result, the effect of the anticancer drug on the hair matrix cells and hair roots is reduced compared to conventional methods. If the administration of the anticancer drug is prolonged and the cooling capacity of the ice pack 5 decreases, the ice pack 5 is replaced with a new one as needed to maintain the cooling state. After the administration of the anticancer drug is completed, this state is maintained for about one hour, at which point the user removes the main body of the cooling cap 60 and the head compression cap 80, ending the use of the head compression cap 80.

[0024] As described above, the head compression cap 80 according to the present invention has a temporal pressing section 56 that moderately compresses the superficial temporal artery of the user's head, and an occipital pressing section 58 that moderately compresses the occipital artery. As a result, the superficial temporal artery and the occipital artery are physically narrowed, and blood flow to them is reduced. In this state, the cooling section cools the user's scalp. As a result, the blood vessels in the scalp constrict, further reducing blood flow to the hair matrix cells and suppressing the metabolic activity of the hair matrix cells. When the user receives anticancer drug administration in this state, the adverse effects of the anticancer drug on the hair matrix cells and hair roots can be reduced compared to conventional head cooling caps that only provide cooling. As a result, hair loss on the scalp, a side effect of anticancer drugs, can be further prevented or reduced. Furthermore, even if hair loss occurs, hair regrowth can be accelerated compared to conventional methods because the damage to the hair matrix cells is small. In addition, it can prevent deterioration of hair quality and thinning, and maintain the original hair quality and volume when hair regrows.

[0025] Furthermore, the configuration, mechanism, shape, design, etc. of the head compression cap 80 and cooling cap 60 shown above are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these examples. The present invention can be modified and implemented without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0026] 5. Cooling pack 51 Crown section 52 Tightening belt 54. Fastening part 56 Temporal pressing area 58. Back pressure area 58a Plate-shaped member 60 Cooling Caps 62 Storage Unit 64 ear part 80 Head compression cap

Claims

1. The crown portion, which covers the user's head, is made of a net of synthetic resin fibers, A cooling unit comprising a cooling agent for cooling the user's head and a housing for positioning the cooling agent on the user's head, The aforementioned temporal pressure portion compresses the blood vessels in the temporal region of the user, The occipital pressure portion compresses the blood vessels in the back of the user's head, A tightening belt installed on the crown portion and equipped with the lateral pressing portion and the posterior pressing portion, It has a tightening part for adjusting the degree of tightening of the tightening belt to the head, The cooling section is composed of a cooling cap separate from the crown section. The cooling cap is provided with a storage compartment that serves as a pocket for holding a cooling pack, at least on the sides of the head, the back of the head, and the top of the head, and a metal sheet is interposed on the outer member of the storage compartment. Furthermore, the head compression cap is characterized by having ear portions that prevent the cooling agent from being located in the vicinity of a person's ears.

2. The head compression cap according to claim 1, characterized in that the occipital pressing portion is fixed to the left and right of the center of the occipital region, and a plate-like member is installed between the left and right occipital pressing portions to press on the blood vessels of the occipital region over a wide area, and the tightening belt is fixed so that the occipital pressing portion is located at the lower rear edge of the crown portion.

3. The head compression cap according to claim 1, characterized in that by positioning the user's occipital region between the left and right occipital pressing portions and tightening the tightening belt, the occipital pressing portions are positioned near the left and right occipital arteries and compress the occipital arteries, and the temporal pressing portion compresses the user's superficial temporal artery.

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